How to Troubleshoot & Replace Whirlpool AP6013864 / WP9743986 Dishwasher Door Spring

I removed the lower panel under the door and I could reach the area where the springs were attached to the door hinge and dishwasher frame. It was relatively easy. 

Removed bottom covers and unscrewed the water inlet valve on the left side. removed the broken spring and replaced it with the new spring reusing the plastic plug on the upper portion of the spring. replaced the covers and repair was complete. I was thrilled that I ordered the part one afternoon and had it delivered 21 hours later. GREAT Company to do business with. Best service I have had when ordering parts over many years. 

I took the safe route and since the shipping cost was the same ordered two springs. Figured it's better to just do both and not worry about the other breaking soon after. The video made it very easy to see I could do this myself, I am a very handy person and would give this job 1 hammer on a 5 scale. Two screws, slide it out, and install spring. Washer door is all set and I took the old good spring from the right and put it in my parts bin just in case one breaks prematurely. Never bad to have a spare. Now onto the garage door opener and replacing the gears inside. No need to spend $200 on a new one when $25 in gears does the trick. 

Replaced one spring on door I called appliance parts pros on a Sunday, got Kelsey Wilson on the phone in a few minutes. She told me she would have to get someone to do some research ( it is a pretty old dishwasher) and I would probably get an email the next day. Instead I got an email from her within an hour KUsaying the researcher was very quick. Included was link to ordering and link to a video on how to replace the spring. Spring arrived a few days later, I watched video, and installed new spring easily. 

Found it in your ez schematic parts and turned a nightmare into a dream!!! It was so easy, even a caveman could do it! Thank You! 

Replaced spring via bottom front access panel. Easy fix and works well.